LeBron James Comments on Future in Cleveland, Rio 2016 Olympics

On the heels of his historic NBA Finals performance and delivering the Cleveland Cavaliers their first championship, LeBron James commented on his future with the organization and his summer plans Wednesday.

According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, King James said prior to the Cavs' championship parade that he intends to return to the Cavaliers for the 2016-17 season: "I love it here. I love being here. I love my teammates. Obviously my agent will take care of all the logistical things, but I'm happy. I've got no plans to go nowhere at this point."

James has a player option in excess of $24 million for the upcoming season, according to Spotrac.com, and his comments suggest he will exercise it.

Seemingly less certain, however, is the three-time NBA Finals MVP's status for the United States Olympic men's basketball team this summer at the Rio Games.

Per Chris Haynes of the Plain Dealer, James is leaning against taking part in the Olympics:

James led Team USA to gold at each of the past two Summer Olympics, and his absence could be huge, especially since other high-profile players have already opted out.

Two-time reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors already removed himself from consideration, as did Chris Paul and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers and big man Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN.com.

The United States will still have the deepest, most talented and best overall team, but the level of dominance present in 2008 and 2012 may not be so apparent in 2016.

James has earned a summer of rest after putting the Cavs on his back and leading the NBA Finals in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, but his current Rio outlook gives some of the other top basketball-playing nations hope for gold.

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